Citroen C5 2008 vs Opel Insignia 2008
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 127 HP | 115 HP | |
Torque: | 170 NM | 155 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 13 seconds | |
Citroen C5 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C5 engine produces 12 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.6 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C5 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
1140 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
840 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 4 years | 4 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 407 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Insignia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
The Citroen C5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.78 m | 4.83 m | |
Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
Citroen C5 is 5 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C5 is 4 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 500 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1010 litres | |
Opel Insignia has more luggage space. Citroen C5 has 61 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. | |||
Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 1 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`015 | 2`020 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | below average | high | |
Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 3200 | 4600 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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